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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.05, 14,279.88 and 5,632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.05, 14,279.88 and 5,632.33 is: 7,772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.05 : 14,279.88 = 5,632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.05/14,279.88 = 5,632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.05x = 14,279.88 × 5,632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.05x = 80,428,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,428,996.52/10,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.38

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